Students that are familiar to each other,are more comfortable in researching topics,and adding knowledge to the group....

Skills application tests are essential for nursing or medical assisting teaching. You need to be able to see the students demonstrate the skill to know if they can do it or not, it's not as simple as a written test in my opinion

I teach library information sessions. My instructor style is to ask students questions about library services, databases, research assistance, have they used the databases remotely, etc. This usually works out well because the students seem to feel like they are part of the lesson experience, instead of just receivers of information that I am talking to them about. I feel that they learn more when they take an active role in the lesson.

I really like that teaching requires honesty and if you don't know something let the student know you will find it

I like to ask the students the first day of class what helps them learn? This way I get a heads up on what kind of teaching to focus on

I have found that when course content is supported by my own professional experiences, or by my student's own experiences, it is usually remembered by the class better than when presented as simply text or other traditional methods.

I use my syllabus as a guide and include a class calendar so my students have a clear picture of goals and assignment due dates.

I try to change the environment when I can by doing post-conference in different places. This gives the students an opportunity to see possible employment opportunities.

Utilizing several types of assessments gives each individual student who excel in one type, the opportunity to increase skill in another. It also reaffirms the knowledge taught

This gives them the opportunity to eval themselves in how they are progressing, if there studying style if effective, and what they need to modify.

The best way to get all students involved versus those who are more passive, I have found discussion groups of no more than three, sometimes even two will bring out more positive involvement

The different styles need to be exercised for each new piece of information to ensure each student not only learns through their own personal style but is exposed to alternate ways of learning

testing material should be kept to current material and is a good measure of student knowledge.

using student feedback is a good effective way to keep students interested in the course of study from past student comments

The certification exam that my students must take after graduation has recently changed from a written to a computerized test. I am trying to find ways to expose my students to taking standadized tests on a computer, so that there won't be that added anxiety during the certification exam. I must admit that I am not a fan of this style of testing, it seems limited.

I use poker chips to award class participation. 3-4 different colors of chips, each worth a different point value, are awarded for different types of participation. Example: white chips = 1 point and are awarded for asking a question, green chips = 2 pts and are awarded for answering a question, blue chips = 3 points and are awarded for further explanation of an answer, red chips = 4 points for finding a practical application of the content. The students get really involved in discussion because it's a competition and the one with the most points at the end of the class gets a prize!

The module stressed that it is best to avoid reassigning group members. This has often been problematic for me since in my courses the groups are set up the first class session and in the following sessions due to drops/withdrawals/absences some groups are drastically reduced, not only permanently but unpredictably from one session to the next (and because of absences, differing groups are affected in different sessions). Maintaining any kind of positive group dynamic becomes a real challenge. What are some effective techniques for dealing with this problem?

my students select their own music during lab time. Tastes and preferences vary and I would not want to subject my students to music that they don't care for while they are trying to work.

I am a electrical automotive instructor teaching young people to be able to step out in the working world and repair the electrical issues with the cars/trucks we have today. With all I/we do in classes, with books, power points, hands on the best way for me to know if my students understand is by asking questions. Most times I can take a students answer and turn it into another question and ask another student. I have found that students like this. I will jump around the room so they do not know who I am going to ask next and sometimes they hold their hands up and say ask me something. Of course knowledge of what an instructor teaches (subject)is a must to be able to continue this type of questioning.

While lecturing use the entire room to let the students know you are comfortable in your environment.....